Elspeth’s creativity knows no boundaries. She describes her artistic style as vibrant, loving, original, and ethereal. Her aim is that her artwork has a positive affect on people by connecting them to their inner child: their authentic self and to bring some vibrancy to their lives. For Elspeth, colour is a way to express and celebrate the colour’s of her soul and spirit. The use dots and circles in her artwork come not only from a space of meditation but also because circle is the symbol of unity and infinity. She draws her inspiration from nature, the cosmos, myths and legends and the richness of cultures worldwide. Themes found in her artwork include love, friendship, embracing personal growth, harmony with nature, dreaming and celebration of life. Everything Elspeth creates, she pours her heart making each piece is individual and meaningful.

Joined: September 2010

Journal

*What do you use to create the dots? / This is my most frequently asked question, many people ask if i use tooth picks, the back end of a paint brush or sticks. / The answer is…. i use paint brushes! Just your average (but very small) paint brush. The secret is in keeping the brush is good condition, nice and round, no straying hairs and the hairs nice and straight. The creation of dots is …

I am lucky enough to be spending a month in Hawaii while Melbourne decides whether or not it wants to have a summer. / I am staying on the island of Kauai, in a little shack on a hill, surrounded by beautiful wildlife and an abundance of sweet creamy avacado’s. There is an outdoor open shower, so as one bathes in some of the freshest purest water on this earth, one can feast eyes on the bea…

Wow / I am in one of those moments where I feeling truly grateful. / Grateful for the world I live in, currently surrounded by sweet blooming jasmine perfuming my world. / I woke early today so I spent the morning hours painting a picture for my dear friends who have just had their first little baby. What a blessing! / Today is a clear blue sky with a lazily warm sun and a breeze that is drying t…